Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 28, 2003

Rollout of a Soyuz TMA-2 Aboard an R7 Rocket

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 2003 is “Rollout of a Soyuz TMA-2 Aboard an R7 Rocket,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Scott Andrews, NASA. The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“It takes a big rocket to go into space. Last weekend, this huge Russian rocket was launched toward Earth-orbiting International Space Station (ISS), carrying two astronauts who will make up the new Expedition 7 crew.”

— APOD editors, April 28, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 28, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Scott Andrews, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 28, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-april-28-rollout-of-a-soyuz-tma-2-rocket

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